Top 20 Rejected SNL Cast Members Who Became Successful

We made a game! Check out Terrible Influence, the board game. Co-created by us, and now available to order: https://wmojo.com/41NTFNu Getting turned down by “Saturday Night Live” isn’t always the end of the road. From future movie stars and acclaimed TV creators to late-night legends and sketch comedy icons, these performers bounced back from rejection and built huge careers anyway. Join us as we count down the funniest and most fascinating near-misses that proved success can come from missing the cast. Our list includes Jim Carrey, Kevin Hart, Lisa Kudrow, Donald Glover, Geena Davis, Stephen Colbert, Jordan Peele, Mindy Kaling, Aubrey Plaza and more! Which rejection story surprised you most? WATCH our 24/7 Livestream to binge the best of MsMojo! https://wmojo.com/msmojo_livestream FOLLOW all of our socials for more lists, videos, and articles! https://linkin.bio/msmojo/ MsMojo is a leading producer of queen-sized lists and thought-provoking essays on Film, TV, Celebrity, Music, & more. Your trusted authority for ranking and analyzing Pop Culture. #Comedy #SNL #SaturdayNightLive #Rejection #SuccessStories #Emmy #Actors #Comedians #SketchComedy #TVStars #FilmStars #WatchMojo